I recently had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Costa Rica for Mandi and Dan’s amazing destination wedding! We adore Los Suenos Resort– and we especially love these amazing luxury homes from Stay in Costa Rica (a property management company that represents these gorgeous homes!). Mandi and Dan had an incredible wedding at one of these multi-million dollar beauts overlooking the bay– and it all started because of this amazing editorial fashion shoot we did one year prior! We have so many amazing images from this trip to share with you– but first up is our fashion shoot at Puesta Del Sol, Villa Artiv, and the beautiful Casa Marlin.

Our inspiration for this fashion shoot came from the luxury properties available at Stay in Costa Rica. Beth Chapman, stylist and owner of The White Dress by the shore wanted to create a luxurious, dramatic and romantic look for brides having a destination wedding. The natural landscape of Costa Rica and Los Suenos resort provided us with the majority of the flowers used in the bouquets, designed by Datura: A Modern Garden. Our fashion shoot mixes both a tropical feel and a modern, sophisticated and decadent direction.

The gowns and accessories were shot in the most amazing locations– from the multi-million dollar spanish influenced home of Puesta Del Sol with breathtaking views of the rainforest and three different pays that surround Los Suenos Resort to the modern and swanky digs at Villa Artiv with it’s vintage Louis Vuitton trunk and Pucci chair. All three of these luxurious properties are available for not only accommodations, but also for amazing wedding receptions and ceremonies!

A special shout out to my girl, Carla Ten Eyck, who is by far filled with the most talent I have ever seen. I am not even sure how she is able to make everything and everyone so beautiful, but by God, she does it every time!!!

I am the owner and creative director of Jubilee Events-- an event planning boutique located in Cheshire, Connecticut. I split my time between lovely New England and a little island called Barbados-- my second home! My favorite color is pink, there isn't a ruffle I don't love, I'll take my starbucks with soy (please!) and I can't wait to introduce you to my handsome furry child, Mr. Winston!

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Jubilee Events is a renowned Connecticut based event design and planning boutique specializing in artful weddings, events and occasions. We are best known for our broad range of eclectic, sophisticated styles from elegant dinners on the farm to dramatic tented affairs. We are young, stylish, creative, artistic, and fun – and love to infuse that energy into every event we do. It is truly our affection for love stories, families, celebrations, details and our clients that creatively inspire us. Click on any of our author names to learn more about Candice, Diana and Libby!

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